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Sesquicentennial Steering Committee Seeks Student Volunteers to Plan 150th Anniversary Celebration
Throughout the summer, Syracuse University’s Sesquicentennial Steering Committee continued its work organizing a full schedule of events and activities that will mark the upcoming 150th anniversary of the University’s founding. “It’s been a busy and rewarding summer as we see…
Whitewater Rafting, Downhill Biking and More with Recreation Services This Fall
Summer and fall at Syracuse University bring an energized spirit to campus that fuels a jam-packed schedule of enjoying the sunny weather while it is here. The folks at the Department of Recreation Services know how to make the most…
For Small Upstate Companies, Sustaining Strong Canadian Trade Ties is Critical
On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. and Mexico had reached an agreement to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement. Canada – the other member of Nafta – has not agreed to the new terms and is scheduled to…
Syracuse’s Growing Veteran and Military-Connected Population Welcomed Back to Campus
Last Wednesday (Aug. 22), Syracuse University welcomed new student veterans to campus at the annual New Student Veteran Welcome Orientation and Resource Fair. The event provides student veterans, military-connected students and their families the opportunity to connect with other students,…
Apply for Fall 2018 Intergroup Dialogue Courses Today
The Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) Program invites students to fill out an online interest form for our 2018 academic course offerings: SOC/WGS 230 and CFE 200. IGD is an educational model that brings together students from diverse backgrounds to engage in…
Physicists Win NSF Grant to Probe Prospects for Next-Generation Gravitational-wave Detectors
Two Syracuse University physicists are among the recipients of a $2.1 million National Science Foundation award to analyze the potential for developing third-generation global gravitational-wave detectors. These detectors would expand scientists’ capacity to monitor cosmic activity to the outer edges…
Kroger’s Plastic Bags Plan is Further Evidence of Private Sector Sustainability Push
Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the country, recently announced plans to get rid of single-use plastic bags in stores by 2025. It’s the most recent in a series of announcements by large companies striving to hit sustainability goals…
Syracuse University Enhances Protections for Undergraduate Students: Prohibits Sexual or Romantic Relationships with Employees
The Chancellor’s Executive Team has approved changes to the University’s policies governing consensual sexual or romantic relationships between students and University employees—including all faculty and staff. The changes, which reflect suggestions voted on and approved by the University Senate, prohibit…
Syracuse University Welcomes ‘Daily Show’ Host, Author Trevor Noah for 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Noah’s book, “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” is assigned reading for all incoming SU students Comedian and author Trevor Noah, host of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, will visit Syracuse…
University Helps Psychology Doctoral Students with Transition into Workforce
Professor Kevin Antshel is inaugural recipient of grant, training students to think entrepreneurially A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences is the inaugural recipient of a grant award that will help psychology doctoral students with their transition into…